Production Operator- Second Shift

The Krusteaz Company • Effingham, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Krusteaz Company is seeking a Second Shift Production Operator for its Effingham team. The role supports production and packaging of dry food products to customer and company specifications. Work includes packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning, and operating machinery on a rotating basis, as well as processing dry mix, data entry, recordkeeping, transferring product by forklift, and filling or emptying semi-trailers.

The operator must work safely and legally in accordance with GMP food safety standards and applicable safety protocols, take responsibility for the safety and health of employees, vendors, and visitors, and follow procedures to meet or exceed food quality standards. The employee coordinates with the previous shift, performs sanitation and preventive maintenance activities, and may provide training when methods change.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with possible overtime. Employees must be flexible to work any shift when required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to interact with and comfortably use computerized information systems.
• Ability to use data management and problem-solving methods in decision-making.
• Good working knowledge of process quality, compliance quality, food safety programs, and HSE.
• Ability to process information systematically to identify and eliminate problem causes.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and processes.
• Clear communication using a variety of media, with proven oral and written communication experience.
• Work safely in accordance with plant safety requirements and follow GMP, housekeeping, and food safety guidelines.
• Ability to manage time, multiple tasks, and priorities effectively; self-motivated and able to work independently and complete assignments within established time frames.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
• Flexibility to work any shift when required and work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, often for the entire shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and reach frequently; use manual dexterity to handle and operate cleaning equipment and tools; climb stairs and ladders; and push and pull heavy cleaning equipment and carts.
• Must pass a basic reading and arithmetic test, physical agility test, background check, chemical screening, and reference check before employment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food processing experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft systems.

Responsibilities

• Support production and packaging of dry food products according to customer and company specifications.
• Pack, truck, stack, count, wrap, weigh, and clean products and equipment, and operate machinery on a rotating basis.
• Perform dry-mix processing duties, including data entry and recordkeeping.
• Use a forklift to transfer product and fill or empty semi-trailers.
• Collect process data and report production information related to inventory, KPIs, SPC, run strategy, and other required areas.
• Ensure processing-area work meets process and compliance quality, food safety program, and HSE requirements.
• Take preventive action to protect facility products from contamination.
• Manage bag-dump and processing functions to produce finished product and perform quality checks on ingredients.
• Train employees when changes or new methods arise.
• Participate in the preventive maintenance system and perform scheduled sanitation tasks.
• Operate packaging equipment, including baggers, metal detectors, and check weighers, as well as process control systems.
• Assist with rail-car and bulk-unloading tasks.
• Coordinate with the previous shift to ensure continuity.
• Perform other tasks as directed by management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Ten paid holidays and one paid personal holiday.
• Company-provided life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• Voluntary accident insurance and voluntary critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional incentives based on business performance, including an incentive of up to 7% quarterly bonus pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED